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I know exactly what you mean. I tell everyone I have reverse anorexia. I think I'm less fat than I really am.

I know exactly what you mean. I tell everyone I have reverse anorexia. I think I'm less fat than I really am.

I wish the same for you too!! I'm 55 yrs old and was afraid my age may make the recovery a little tougher, but it's now the next day and STILL feel absolutely fine. I was most worried about not be able to get down fluids postoperative, but again, no problems there either.
I'm certainly not complaining, but after ready a lot of post on this forum I am really shocked it's been this non-eventful

I will post more tomorrow about my experience, but for now...just wanted to share that I am out of surgery and on my road to recovery.

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I had my sleeve and hernia repair this morning also! I was pretty nervous but so far not much pain at all and i am able to drink just fine. Hope your experience is as good!

I just had my surgery this morning (outpatient.). Sleeve along with a hernia repair. Surgery was at 9 AM, was discharged at 11:30 AM. I haven't had ANY pain meds since leaving the hospital and am having absolutely no problems getting my Water and popsicles down. This ssems suspiciously easy. LOL. What's up with that?

I just had my surgery this morning (outpatient.). Sleeve along with a hernia repair. Surgery was at 9 AM, was discharged at 11:30 AM. I haven't had ANY pain meds since leaving the hospital and am having absolutely no problems getting my Water and popsicles down. This ssems suspiciously easy. LOL. What's up with that?

Nice pooch. I love dogs. I think they are all great. Now, I have a short story for you. No, it should not feel like there is food in your esophagus. Different people have different things to say as to whether or not we can stretch our sleeves. Without addressing that controversy, I can say this - whether or not you stretch it, if you can feel food in your esophagus, you are stuffing too much in, and you are going to sabotage everything you've worked for to date. Here's the story.
I love chili. I grew up eating a bowl a chili with a Peanut Butter sandwich, because that is what we had. These memories go back over 50 years. So it is pretty much hardwired into my system. For the past however many years, we have been using these Corelle bowls for Cereal, chili, Soup, anything that needs put in a bowl. I measured one just now so I have my measurements right.
I can easily put 3 full cups of chili in one of these bowls. I can fit a little more in to make it full. For as long as I can remember in this house, which is 17 years now, I have been filling one of these bowls with my favorite food, making a huge Peanut Butter sandwich with Italian bread (because the slices are bigger, you know) and then adding a huge glass of milk (think "quart") to wash it all down. This is one of the reasons I am here - portion size.
Now I am down to 3/4 cup of chili, no sandwich, and no milk. And I am content, because I have experienced the flavors and textures that go all the way back to my early childhood. I would love to add a small peanut butter sandwich, but for now, I am interested in staying away from bread. But this is part of the mindset thing I mention from time to time. I focus more on the experience itself. Eating slowly, and thinking about it really helps, compared to the bad old days when I wolfed my food down as quickly as I could.
On the one hand, I know it isn't even close to what I ate before. On the other, I am working very hard to be content with a little instead of a lot. Please understand, I am not trying to lecture you. I am writing all this in hopes it will help you out a little with your own determination as to what full is and what is more than full. I started out with half a cup, and worked my way up slowly from there. I have found that I enjoy being full without being overly full if I stick to my measurements, either on the scale or by volume.
I think both tools are necessary. For a while, I was only weighing stuff out. That works fine for some things, but once I was off the liquid diet, I realized I was shorting myself. So I use a measuring cup, and I am pretty strict with it. Today I wasn't, and that was the occasion of my OP. So I hope this helps you out some.

I'm laughing DaniThomas, but I get it. I got the same reaction from people I told. I hoped they would be supportive, but instead I got the same old BS "why don't you just diet? You're not big enough to do something this drastic." I'm 5' 2" and 215 lbs. My back and knees are killing me. I can't even walk my dogs anymore. I can't sleep laying down or I feel like I can't breath. This is for real. We are suffering.
My sleeve is scheduled for January 17. Not even nervous, just want to get my life back. You go get the surgery and never look back.

I'm laughing DaniThomas, but I get it. I got the same reaction from people I told. I hoped they would be supportive, but instead I got the same old BS "why don't you just diet? You're not big enough to do something this drastic." I'm 5' 2" and 215 lbs. My back and knees are killing me. I can't even walk my dogs anymore. I can't sleep laying down or I feel like I can't breath. This is for real. We are suffering.
My sleeve is scheduled for January 17. Not even nervous, just want to get my life back. You go get the surgery and never look back.

I'm laughing DaniThomas, but I get it. I got the same reaction from people I told. I hoped they would be supportive, but instead I got the same old BS "why don't you just diet? You're not big enough to do something this drastic." I'm 5' 2" and 215 lbs. My back and knees are killing me. I can't even walk my dogs anymore. I can't sleep laying down or I feel like I can't breath. This is for real. We are suffering.
My sleeve is scheduled for January 17. Not even nervous, just want to get my life back. You go get the surgery and never look back.

I'm laughing DaniThomas, but I get it. I got the same reaction from people I told. I hoped they would be supportive, but instead I got the same old BS "why don't you just diet? You're not big enough to do something this drastic." I'm 5' 2" and 215 lbs. My back and knees are killing me. I can't even walk my dogs anymore. I can't sleep laying down or I feel like I can't breath. This is for real. We are suffering.
My sleeve is scheduled for January 17. Not even nervous, just want to get my life back. You go get the surgery and never look back.

154 lbs lost! That is just so impressive! I agree, without this kind of surgery there is little chance that most of us would ever be able to lose this kind of weight. I feel so lucky to be living at a time when this type of surgery is available.

154 lbs lost! That is just so impressive! I agree, without this kind of surgery there is little chance that most of us would ever be able to lose this kind of weight. I feel so lucky to be living at a time when this type of surgery is available.

I'm so excited for you! You'll be on your way in no time!

Yep, I'm dreading the pre-op diet the most! I have to do 14 days. Yikes!

Everyone's response to this question is so positive and uplifting. Come on...someone had to replace the food with smoking, gambling or drinking. Just kidding (sort of.)
I used to smoke. I quit and promptly gained 70 pounds. I just replaced one addiction with another. Getting sleeved January 17 and so hopeful that I won't find another addiction to replace this one. I get what you are going through. It's tough.

I'm anxious to hear how your surgery went! Mine is scheduled for January 17.

Good luck!
Had mine yesterday. And all is good!
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On my way to the hospital. I pray I'm making the best choice. I researched for a long time. I'm kind of nervous but I guess that should be expected.
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I had mine yesterday!!
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I can't wait yall! I have my final nutritional visit on Monday 12/19! Then I wait for approval! Time is just trucking away! I have to get my blood work re-done next week as well! We are in this together! *hugs*

Hi, my name is Amy and I'm a lap band to VGS conversion. I've had the LB since 7/05 and it's been virtually useless for me as I've never been able to tolerate even the smallest of fills.
My LB is being removed in 2/12 and my sleeve done on 3/16. My insurance required a 6 month waiting period or I'd have had this done over the summer.
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1/17/17! Can't wait! Who's my surgery twin? Any advice?
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I'm laughing DaniThomas, but I get it. I got the same reaction from people I told. I hoped they would be supportive, but instead I got the same old BS "why don't you just diet? You're not big enough to do something this drastic." I'm 5' 2" and 215 lbs. My back and knees are killing me. I can't even walk my dogs anymore. I can't sleep laying down or I feel like I can't breath. This is for real. We are suffering.
My sleeve is scheduled for January 17. Not even nervous, just want to get my life back. You go get the surgery and never look back.